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jrusher · 02-05-2018, 03:18 PM

Hey guys
I just picked up a 2008 ly6 and a 4l80e that was out of a Savana van and I’m going to swap it in my 65 c10 short bed . Have a few questions. My truck is pretty low 2.5” drop spindle an -2” spring in front and bags in rear .
I’d like to know what engine mounts/tranny cross member work the best for these trucks ? Also oil pan ? I’ve done some searching and looks like the gm performance muscle car pan should do the trick. Also headers haven’t found much info on what guys are using that’s not crazy money ?
Trying to keep a low budget on this build but I know how things add up in a hurry . I’m going to tear this thing down an hopefully only do a light hone an rings and a better cam and springs , car intake/injectors an seal it back up .
Thanks in advance for any help . These ls are all new to me lots to learn

**Clyde65** · 02-05-2018, 05:43 PM

Doug Thorley for headers
You use the stock perches and dirty Dingo sliders
Tranny you should be able to use the stock one but CPP sells an inexpensive one too.
Oil pan is a good choice.

Good luck!

jrusher · 02-05-2018, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Doug Thorley for headers
You use the stock perches and dirty Dingo sliders
Tranny you should be able to use the stock one but CPP sells an inexpensive one too.
Oil pan is a good choice.

Good luck!

Thanks Clyde !

jrusher · 02-09-2018, 04:44 PM

Anybody run the sanderson headers on the 60-66 trucks ? Hows fitment with the newer series trannys? Price wise there alot cheaper than Dougs headers I might try a set

**Clyde65** · 02-09-2018, 07:45 PM

I have! CSLS1, nice sound and power

jrusher · 03-22-2018, 10:53 PM

Making some progress. Went through engine freshened up bottom end, heads and installed a Texas speed vvt cam kit. Almost ready to drop in waiting on tranny an time to clean up engine bay an weld up a fuel tank.

BR3W CITY · 03-23-2018, 10:42 AM

Also, your shop looks clean AF

jrusher · 06-20-2018, 01:50 PM

Getting my swap back on track . I got side tracked last 2 months or so changing out my floor an repairing all other rust in cab .

jrusher · 06-20-2018, 01:54 PM

Had to swap roof skins an old antenna hole rotted through both skins

jrusher · 06-20-2018, 01:56 PM

Few more

jrusher · 06-20-2018, 01:59 PM

Couple more

Daaaanz67 · 06-20-2018, 06:09 PM

Nice build following this.

jrusher · 09-07-2018, 07:45 AM

After 4.5 months of cab surgery and ls swap she’s finally back on the road. Thing rips good some fine tuning to go yet for cam but super happy with everything. Some better gearing and a posi next

**Clyde65** · 09-07-2018, 07:29 PM

Nice! That was a lot of work!

jrusher · 09-07-2018, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

Nice! That was a lot of work!

Thx . Ya I didn’t do much else this summer except wrench lol

57taskforce · 09-09-2018, 10:48 PM

Nice work!

Naught · 04-05-2019, 04:30 PM

Did you have to do any mods to the trans tunnel for the 4l80 to fit? What motor mounts and trans cross member and mount did you use?

jrusher · 04-05-2019, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Naught

Did you have to do any mods to the trans tunnel for the 4l80 to fit? What motor mounts and trans cross member and mount did you use?

4l80 fit fine, dirty dingo mounts, cpp cross member I had to shim it abit to get angle right. Any crossmember will work

bigmoe · 04-06-2019, 03:53 PM

Good job on the build. Looks great. Love the patina on that truck.

lownslw64 · 05-21-2019, 09:04 AM

Looks good! with the dirty dingo sliders and stock perches in the v8 location did you have any clearance issues on the the passenger side back of head/coil pack to cab. i am running similar setup and it is tight at that point.

jrusher · 05-21-2019, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by lownslw64

Looks good! with the dirty dingo sliders and stock perches in the v8 location did you have any clearance issues on the the passenger side back of head/coil pack to cab. i am running similar setup and it is tight at that point.

I slid engine ahead just enough to clearance coil packs/bracket

jrusher · 06-08-2019, 10:33 AM

Thought I’d update what I got for numbers after a tune and some dyno time . 380 hp at the wheels and 356 ft/torque. Decent numbers for just a cam, ls3 intake and 17/8” headers

gtmywings · 02-14-2022, 04:59 PM

I did a LS1,4L60 swap out of a 2001 police Yukon in 2002 into my 65 C10, back then I had to fabricate mounts & wiring, no kits were available back then. The 4 biggest mistakes I made was using CPP parts when upgrading suspension & 5 lug 11" disk brake conversion, they wear out fast and usually don't fit right, the other mistakes was using VintageAir and Quik AC compressor brackets, so avoid CPP, VintageAir, Quik brackets, also avoid all "digital" dashes. Do not use anything wireless in the cab; wireless devices emit toxic EMF radiation and is very harmful in a metal cab. I'd like to get a short wheel base 64-66 C10 panel truck next, but I'm getting too old to work on cars now.

02-05-2018, 03:18 PM	#1
jrusher Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Edmonton Posts: 390	Ly6 an 4l80e going in my 65 Hey guys I just picked up a 2008 ly6 and a 4l80e that was out of a Savana van and I’m going to swap it in my 65 c10 short bed . Have a few questions. My truck is pretty low 2.5” drop spindle an -2” spring in front and bags in rear . I’d like to know what engine mounts/tranny cross member work the best for these trucks ? Also oil pan ? I’ve done some searching and looks like the gm performance muscle car pan should do the trick. Also headers haven’t found much info on what guys are using that’s not crazy money ? Trying to keep a low budget on this build but I know how things add up in a hurry . I’m going to tear this thing down an hopefully only do a light hone an rings and a better cam and springs , car intake/injectors an seal it back up . Thanks in advance for any help . These ls are all new to me lots to learn Attached Images

02-05-2018, 05:43 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Ly6 an 4l80e going in my 65 Doug Thorley for headers You use the stock perches and dirty Dingo sliders Tranny you should be able to use the stock one but CPP sells an inexpensive one too. Oil pan is a good choice. Good luck! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

02-09-2018, 04:44 PM	#4
jrusher Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Edmonton Posts: 390	Re: Ly6 an 4l80e going in my 65 Anybody run the sanderson headers on the 60-66 trucks ? Hows fitment with the newer series trannys? Price wise there alot cheaper than Dougs headers I might try a set

02-09-2018, 07:45 PM	#5
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Ly6 an 4l80e going in my 65 I have! CSLS1, nice sound and power __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

03-22-2018, 10:53 PM	#6
jrusher Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Edmonton Posts: 390	Re: Ly6 an 4l80e going in my 65 Making some progress. Went through engine freshened up bottom end, heads and installed a Texas speed vvt cam kit. Almost ready to drop in waiting on tranny an time to clean up engine bay an weld up a fuel tank. Attached Images

03-23-2018, 10:42 AM	#7
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Ly6 an 4l80e going in my 65 Also, your shop looks clean AF __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

06-20-2018, 01:50 PM	#8
jrusher Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Edmonton Posts: 390	Re: Ly6 an 4l80e going in my 65 Getting my swap back on track . I got side tracked last 2 months or so changing out my floor an repairing all other rust in cab . Attached Images

06-20-2018, 01:54 PM	#9
jrusher Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Edmonton Posts: 390	Re: Ly6 an 4l80e going in my 65 Had to swap roof skins an old antenna hole rotted through both skins Attached Images

06-20-2018, 01:56 PM	#10
jrusher Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Edmonton Posts: 390	Re: Ly6 an 4l80e going in my 65 Few more Attached Images

06-20-2018, 01:59 PM	#11
jrusher Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Edmonton Posts: 390	Re: Ly6 an 4l80e going in my 65 Couple more Attached Images

06-20-2018, 06:09 PM	#12
Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: Ly6 an 4l80e going in my 65 Nice build following this.

09-07-2018, 07:45 AM	#13
jrusher Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Edmonton Posts: 390	Re: Ly6 an 4l80e going in my 65 After 4.5 months of cab surgery and ls swap she’s finally back on the road. Thing rips good some fine tuning to go yet for cam but super happy with everything. Some better gearing and a posi next Attached Images

09-07-2018, 07:29 PM	#14
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Ly6 an 4l80e going in my 65 Nice! That was a lot of work! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

09-09-2018, 10:48 PM	#16
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,487	Re: Ly6 an 4l80e going in my 65 Nice work! __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

04-05-2019, 04:30 PM	#17
Naught Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 176	Re: Ly6 an 4l80e going in my 65 Did you have to do any mods to the trans tunnel for the 4l80 to fit? What motor mounts and trans cross member and mount did you use?



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04-06-2019, 03:53 PM	#19
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 993	Re: Ly6 an 4l80e going in my 65 Good job on the build. Looks great. Love the patina on that truck.

05-21-2019, 09:04 AM	#20
lownslw64 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 235	Re: Ly6 an 4l80e going in my 65 Looks good! with the dirty dingo sliders and stock perches in the v8 location did you have any clearance issues on the the passenger side back of head/coil pack to cab. i am running similar setup and it is tight at that point. __________________ 1963 Chevy suburban, ls1/4l60e, 3 rows, barn doors 2007 chevy 2500 hd 4x4 duramax

06-08-2019, 10:33 AM	#22
jrusher Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Edmonton Posts: 390	Re: Ly6 an 4l80e going in my 65 Thought I’d update what I got for numbers after a tune and some dyno time . 380 hp at the wheels and 356 ft/torque. Decent numbers for just a cam, ls3 intake and 17/8” headers

02-14-2022, 04:59 PM	#23
gtmywings Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 6	Re: Ly6 an 4l80e going in my 65 I did a LS1,4L60 swap out of a 2001 police Yukon in 2002 into my 65 C10, back then I had to fabricate mounts & wiring, no kits were available back then. The 4 biggest mistakes I made was using CPP parts when upgrading suspension & 5 lug 11" disk brake conversion, they wear out fast and usually don't fit right, the other mistakes was using VintageAir and Quik AC compressor brackets, so avoid CPP, VintageAir, Quik brackets, also avoid all "digital" dashes. Do not use anything wireless in the cab; wireless devices emit toxic EMF radiation and is very harmful in a metal cab. I'd like to get a short wheel base 64-66 C10 panel truck next, but I'm getting too old to work on cars now.

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